Certificate in Remote Pilot (Drone) - DGCA RPC
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Mandatory DGCA Remote Pilot Certificate for commercial drone operation in India. Short duration with rapidly expanding demand in agriculture (Namo Drone Didi), survey, mining and infrastructure inspection.
- Duration
- 0.3 years
- Entry after
- Class 10
- Indicative fee
- ₹40,000 – ₹120,000total, varies by institution
- Entrance exam
- None
- Study mode
- OnCampus
- Licence
- Registration with the State Allied and Healthcare Council under NCAHP, where the state council has been constituted
Course overview
Mandatory DGCA Remote Pilot Certificate for commercial drone operation in India. Short duration with rapidly expanding demand in agriculture (Namo Drone Didi), survey, mining and infrastructure inspection.
Eligibility and admission
Who can apply. 10th pass and minimum age 18 years.
How you get in. Enrolment at a DGCA-authorised Remote Pilot Training Organisation (RPTO).
How it is studied. Full-time only. UGC does not permit this programme in distance or online mode, as it requires laboratory, clinical or studio training.
Licence to practise. Registration with the State Allied and Healthcare Council under NCAHP, where the state council has been constituted.
Admission rules change every year. Confirm eligibility, the entrance test and the calendar against the current official notification.
Where this can lead
Where people work.
- Survey and mapping firms
- Agriculture spraying services
- Infrastructure and mining inspection
- Media production
- Government projects
- Self-employment
What you can study next.
- Advanced drone applications training
- GIS certification
- Drone maintenance specialisation
Cost, duration and indicative earnings
Indicative total course fee. About 40,000 - 1,20,000 for DGCA-approved RPTO training.
Indicative starting salary. 15,000 - 35,000 per month.
Typical duration. 5 days - 3 months.
Fees and salaries here are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution and treat the salary as a starting range that varies by employer and location.
Who can apply
1 route into this course.
| Qualification | Stream | Minimum | Subjects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 10 | Any | — |
Percentages are indicative. State directorates and individual institutes set their own cut-offs, and reserved-category relaxations differ by state.
Careers this course leads to
1 route mapped from this qualification.
A course supports eligibility and preparation. It never guarantees a particular job.
Common questions
Who can apply for Certificate in Remote Pilot (Drone) - DGCA RPC?
10th pass and minimum age 18 years. Admission is through Enrolment at a DGCA-authorised Remote Pilot Training Organisation (RPTO).
How long does Certificate in Remote Pilot (Drone) - DGCA RPC take?
5 days - 3 months. Full-time only. UGC does not permit this programme in distance or online mode, as it requires laboratory, clinical or studio training.
What does Certificate in Remote Pilot (Drone) - DGCA RPC cost?
About 40,000 - 1,20,000 for DGCA-approved RPTO training. These are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution.
What can I study after Certificate in Remote Pilot (Drone) - DGCA RPC?
Advanced drone applications training, GIS certification, Drone maintenance specialisation.
Does Certificate in Remote Pilot (Drone) - DGCA RPC need a licence or registration to practise?
Registration with the State Allied and Healthcare Council under NCAHP, where the state council has been constituted.
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